Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is showcasing his fundraising prowess as he runs for mayor of the nation’s most populous metropolis.
The previous three-term New York governor, who resigned amid a number of scandals in 2021, on Monday introduced that he is hauled in over $1.51 million in fundraising throughout the 13 days since he declared his candidacy for New York Metropolis mayor, within the race to oust embattled incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.
Cuomo’s marketing campaign, in an electronic mail launch on Monday, described the fundraising throughout the ex-governor’s comeback bid as “unprecedented.”
The marketing campaign stated donations got here from 2,821 supporters. It additionally highlighted that greater than 1 / 4 of the cash raised will probably be eligible for as much as 8-to-1 in public matching funds, if it is authorized by New York Metropolis’s Marketing campaign Finance Board.
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Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks on the New York Metropolis District Council of Carpenters whereas campaigning for mayor, March 2, 2025. (AP Photograph/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
“I’ve been humbled by the depth and breadth of the outpouring of support we’ve received upon entering this race.”
Cuomo’s March 1 marketing campaign launch, into an already crowded subject of contenders, rocked the race.
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New York Metropolis Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who jumped into the race 4 days after Cuomo, raised $128,000 the primary 5 days of her marketing campaign, which isn’t sufficient to qualify for matching funds.
The candidates have till Monday night time to report their fundraising and spending within the mayoral race.
As New Yorkers proceed to bitter on Adams, in line with the most recent polls, those self same surveys additionally point out Cuomo is the clear frontrunner.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks with supporters on the New York Metropolis District Council of Carpenters, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photograph/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Thanks partially to his near-universal identify recognition amongst New Yorkers, Cuomo was topping the mayoral polls even earlier than he introduced his candidacy on March 1.
And Cuomo, who enjoys the backing of a well-financed tremendous PAC supported by deep-pocketed allies, has maintained his frontrunner standing in the latest polls, forward of town’s June 24 Democratic mayoral main, which can doubtless decide the winner of November’s basic election.
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However now that the 2025 mayoral race is outwardly Cuomo’s to lose, his rivals are zeroing in on the previous governor’s immense political baggage.
Cuomo has spent the previous 4 years combating to clear his identify after 11 sexual harassment accusations – which he has repeatedly denied – pressured his resignation as governor in August 2021. He was additionally underneath investigation for his dealing with of the COVID pandemic amid allegations his administration vastly understated COVID-related deaths at state nursing houses.
Mayor Eric Adams listens to questions from reporters throughout a press convention at NYPD’s fortieth Precinct on Feb. 20, 2025, in New York Metropolis. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Pictures)
Adams’ ballot numbers have been sinking even earlier than he was indicted final 12 months on 5 counts, which accused the mayor of bribery and fraud as a part of an alleged “long-running” scheme to personally revenue from contacts with international officers.
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The mayor made repeated overtures to now-President Donald Trump, and in latest weeks the Justice Division moved to dismiss the corruption expenses, so he may seemingly work with the Trump administration on its unlawful immigration crackdown.
The highest federal prosecutor in New York Metropolis resigned relatively than comply, and argued that the mayor had agreed to a quid professional quo with the Justice Division.
